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Alexander The Great And Makeup
- Alexander the Great wore makeup. Eye makeup protected the skin around the eyes and repelled flies. It also sheltered the eyes from the sun's glare.
- Ancient Britons were known as 'Picts' - the painted ones. They had blue woad painted over their faces.
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Makeup During The 20th Century
- During the beginning of the century, the pale complexion symbolised an aristocratic person who did not have to work for their income. Makeup sought to reproduce this pale appearance.
- After the 1920s, designers followed Hollywood’s lead, and Coco Chanel popularised a now classic loo...
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Cosmetics Of Ancient Egypt
Cosmetics can be found in most societies on earth. In ancient Egypt, men and women used cosmetic materials such as kohl and henna. Dark green, black or blue kohl was used to decorate the eyes to ward off the evil eye. Scientists now believe the lead in this makeup killed bacteria...
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Makeup In Ancient China and Japan
- China. Painting fingernails started around 3000 BCE as a way to establish social class. Royals wore gold or silver, however, the lower classes were forbidden to wear bright nails. Plum blossom makeup was favoured throughout the Tang and Song dynasties.
- Japa...
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Makeup Today Is Used By Everyone
In the 21st century, makeup is for everyone. Men are quickly catching onto products such as concealer and eyeliner to enhance their own features.
As gender equality movements progress, the line between who ‘can and can’t’ wear makeup is becoming ever more blurred. Now mor...
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The biology of attractive faces
Researchers have discovered two universal characteristics that contribute to the attractiveness of a woman’s face.
- The amount of color contrast around the eyes and lips.
Makeup During The 20th Century
- During the beginning of the century, the pale complexion symbolised an aristocratic person who did not have to work for their income. Makeup sought to reproduce this pale appearance.
- After the 1920s, designers followed Hollywood’s lead, and Coco Chanel popularised a now classic loo...
The Japanese Indigo As a Natural Antibacterial
By the 17th century, Indigo had become widely regarded not just for its robust color, but also for its medicinal properties that transcend mere ointments and oral medication having antibacterial, odor-preventing and insect-repellent properties.
Samurais wore cotton cloth, dyed brilliant b...
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